Oud Malaki

Spicy leathery tobacco drenched in Amber!! Basically Bvlgari MIB with Amber. A beautiful concoction!! But very short lived. Say 5 hrs.

Fantastic smelling and quite blind buy safe. It's like a spicy oriental sweet tobacco scent, Oud is pretty much non existent. Nothing off putting in it whatsoever so ignore the dislike comments from people who obviously expect everything to smell like pineapple, chewing gum or ambroxin. Can't see myself wearing this during the day in any kind of warm weather but going out for a nice dinner with my partner or those colder winter days, most definitely. This would be a compliment magnet as people who are not interested in fragrances beyond retail outlets (normal people lol) would be aware of something like this. I've seen this online for 45 euro as of today on Notino... An absolute steal for the quality of scent you get in return.

Oud Malaki is incredibly smooth and very elegant. A spicy tobacco scent thats very easy to pull off. The oud is very misleading tho, it is a background player, barely any at all is noticed. I see the similarity to Mr Sam and Halfeti. it leans more towards Mr Sam, they aren't the same but a stranger smelling both of them in the air would confuse them. For the price and for the smell it is a 100% yes. Just know that if Oud is what you want, you wont get it here, maybe a little but barely any.

Absolutely disgusting. Love halfeti and mr Sam, so I thought this would be a cheaper access point for the same thing after the over hyped YouTube reviews. Honestly it’s totally vile. A really horrid scent when applied to skin. Gutted I have 100ml to sit and collect dust. Avoid.

Absolutely Bois Imperial, just cheaper (if bought on discount)

Didn't hit the right buttons for me. Its a thumbs down.

This is a Great Scent, Elegant, Classy, Spicy and Complex. You can't go wrong with it. I bought it blind-buy after reading the positive comments and I watched reviews on YouTube with reasonable price. It smells so good and very pleasant , l fell in love with it at first sniff ! In my opinion It is a MASTERPIECE by Monsieur Dominique Ropion . It opens up with fresh spicy, herbal and spices notes in the background then dry down is a bit sweet warm spicy, ambery tobacco and woody. I don't get Oud note and The Combination of Artemisia , Spices ,Tobacco notes are very beautiful and pleasant similar to Apricot vibe undertone. I really enjoy it when the weather is Cold. Longevity is good. Highly Recommend. Two Thumbs Up Bravo Monsieur Dominique Ropion ! Rating : 9 / 10

SOTD I revisited this one days ago after a year on the rack on a chill spring morning. This is a very elegant scent. Tobacco/oud (western) scent, high-quality. Unlike Arabian oud, I think most people will accept this one. And the presentation is very nice, too. Highly recommended!

Hmm. I don't know what to think here. The opening is straight up Halfeti. It's immediately recognizable and quite strikingly similar. Halfeti without the rose. But as Oud Malaki dries down, it goes into a much different direction on my skin. I've got both on my arms and whereas Halfeti is fairly linear, Oud Malaki goes into a more well, "generic" woody spicy direction. Don't get me wrong, it's still very very good, especially for the price! I just was expecting something closer to Halfeti or Mr. Sam. Longevity is between these two, not nearly as long lasting as Halfeti (I get an easy 8-10 hours from it, even more from Halfeti Leather) but thankfully it lasts much longer than Mr. Sam (which fades in a 3-4 hours), so that's a good thing. I do miss that deep, animalic oud punch that Halfeti keeps throughout, though. So if you think Halfeti is harsh and want a more approchable, more office friendly version, Oud Malaki will definitely be a wonderful addition to your collection, especially for this price range. If you have the budget, I'd say Halfeti is still unmatched (especially the leather flanker).

Important arabian figure who just came back home from the silk road in 700 AD.

As for oud-style fragrances, this one is the most rounded and enjoyable of them all. It has this roudness and sophistication that is impossible to find in this price bracket. Bravo, it truly is amazing. This warm mixture of amber and oud that happens to not be offensive but surprisingly pleasant. I can't really find the tobacco note.

Nose Note #948 Oh yeah, it is indeed a lot like Halfeti and a bit of Black Incense Malaki added. That's all you really have to know. A lot like Halfeti. To my nose it smells a bit messy, you can't really identify what you are smelling. I'm picking up some Christmass hot wine punch, a little bit of spicy-cherry vibe that I get from Spicebomb. In my mind I get no connection to tobacco whatsoever. It is sort of like Red Tobacco, but very distantly. It's just a Halfeti dupe. Better dupe than Mohra is, but honestly almost identical. Even performance-wise. Men only. Strong, but not crazy at all. Sillage is mid. 7.3/10, I just don't really like Halfeti

Haven't smelled Halfeti or Mr. Sam yet, but this one is a very good tobacco scent. Performance is not that good on me, but the smell is addictive.

There is an awful lot to like here. Oud Malaki (which basically translates to "Oud Happy") in Arabic, is a creamy, very refined oud fragrance of a refinement level and class that sits well above its price point of US$50-60, in my view. The bottle is a pleasingly heavy glass cylinder with a really fine metal magnetic cap that feels very premium. The atomiser is really good quality as well. On opening you get a grapefruity, slightly floral burst that frames the mainstay heart and base. It is almost like a fresh, fleeting cue for a rich and creamy mid and woody base; like a zesty introduction. It fades very quickly and the heart accords step front and centre. There are spices, a wonderfully rich tobacco and some polished, refined leather as well. The tobacco isn't smoky but has almost a pipe tobacco feel, and the leather is old and worn like a saddle from a really fine stable. I don't see any amber in this but there is a rich, slightly musky creaminess here that comes from the blending rather than a specific accord. It isn't sweet but it kind of suggests a brown sugary sweetness. The oud is supposed to be star of the show but it isn't aggressive or strident. It is whatever the opposite of sour, animalic oud is. It sits against the rich mids in very pleasing unison because there is no one accord that juts out or stands above the rest. This is one of those fragrances that is good because of how well blended it is; where the accords work together to make it more than the sum of its olfactory constituents. It is smoother and less intense than Mr Sam and I can certainly see the comparisons with the OF Halfeti as well, although the latter is certainly spicier and has a much more insistent amber in it than Oud Malaki doesn't have. Sillage is modest and restrained and it is a gorgeous, sensual, even erotic skin scent from the moment you put it on. I get eight hours on the skin from this one. It isn't a very strong or projecting scent but it does last, only quite close to the skin in a quietly assured way. As hyper-refined office scents go, Oud Malaki is absolutely magnificent but it is relaxed and friendly enough to wear casually as well. Interestingly, it has the classy chops to wear in formal settings as well if you are a bit more liberal on the nozzle. Oud isn't known for being this wearable and versatile. For a scent with this DNA, that Chopard themselves say is only for men, I do think it is creamy and soft enough for a woman to really rock this because the leather and tobacco in it are sweet almost, very restrained and not at all masculine. Not all the Malaki series are considered to be masculine only, but whilst Leather Malaki is undeniably masculine, I do think this is unisex. I'd go as far as saying that Oud Malaki is an oud fragrance people who don't know oud or enjoy oud. Although in fairness, I love oud and it is my all time favourite fragrance note and I really love Oud Malaki. Maybe it is a safer, crowd pleasing oud for days when you don't want something that brings the heavy oud energy. We all have days like that, right? There is a lack of pretence here that is very appealing to me. Oud Malaki isn't emotional or evocative really and it isn't telling a story or selling me and those around me a dream. What it is, is niche quality blending in a very refined and unchallenging package that smells about as mass-appealing as any oud fragrance possibly could. I do not know anyone who wouldn't like this. I've actually gone out and bought five (yes really) more bottles of this to give to my two brothers and my Dad in London, my best mate and a buddy of mine in Rotterdam who comes to Dubai a lot and who asked me to recommend him some "starter oud fragrances" that I think he will enjoy. That tells you all you need to know about this one. Three Word Summary - Oud For All (and all for oud!) Scent - 9/10 Sillage - 6/10 Drydown - 7/10 Bottle/packaging - 8/10 Performance - 7/10 37/50

The oud is rich, ambery and balsamic here. It's smooth and almost caramelized. That is the "heart" of this fragrance, while the top notes of spices give it a bit of freshness. The notes and we'll blended and don't seem separated at all. I'm not saying it smells the same, but the dark and sweet vibe of Bentley and Bentley Intense comes to mind. If you're a fan of rich and sweet fragrances, try this. It's absolutely beautiful.

It is a quality fragrance, no question, but I do not like it. If anybody is interested in a new Chopard Malaki Oud - EDP 80 ml, one spray missing, so full and new, let me know.

This smells similar to Halfeti Cedar, which was a gorgeous fragrance and now discontinued. Halfeti Cedar is one of my favorites of all time so i’m glad i bought this. This is a spicy sweet and smooth tobbaco, leather, amberwoody fragrance, perfect for fall and winter. Halfeti Cedar had that same base but with dried fruits, more booze and damper deeper woods, god dammit i wish i could buy that fragrance, this came out way before the Halfeti fragrances and The Blazing Mr Sam so i am still very very happy with this.

I'm currently wearing this fragrance and I immediately noticed that it smells like bois pacifique by Tom Ford. Which i love!! I always wished the tom told one one last longer and this it definitely a longer lasting version of that.

this is so good! gently spiced tobacco that works for any gender. a crowd pleaser that's versatile in many situations

What a stunner! I have Blazing Mr Sam already and wish I’d never bought it now I’ve got this. It smells exactly the same, only a lot stronger and more projecting. Penhaligons copied this as it was released in 2012. Got lucky and got a brand new 2019 bottle. It’s borderline beast mode. I honestly think since 2020 a lot of fragrance houses have started watering down their scents to cut costs and increase profits as I rarely get scents as strong as this these days. Gotta say, for the price this is one of the best fragrance purchases I’ve ever made. 10/10 😃👍🏻

Love this one. I'm always amazed at how certain perfume lovers, when reviewing an Oud perfume, have to insist that it's not a real oud. We live in a time when all perfume notes are 100% synthetic, both in designer and niche fragrances, and it's only the "Oud" note that gets complained about. Bunch of snobs.

A refined, bold masterpiece of oud and spice!!

This is a very light fragrance and I think the first thing you smell is the aroma of brewed black tea with oriental spices. I think it's suitable for those who don't like heavy fragrance( for every day wear)!

~ After going back and forth on both hands between this and Mr. Sam, I’d say they’re definitely similar enough to count Mr. Sam as a clone of Oud Maleki. ~ Mr. Sam has a bit more of a vanillic facet to it, but they’re 90% similar. Mr.Sam also seems to have better projection and longevity per spray for me, but again as of prices in the UK right now Oud Maleki is 5x cheaper so it’s still not really a contest. ~ Finally, very much personal preference but I like this watch/inspired presentation more than the Penhaligons animal head which I find to be slightly garish - I always gravitate towards understated, minimal bottle styles.

SOTD for the last two days, This is very unique, you have your spicy, wood, oud combination, but the grapefruit gives it a very unique zesty, almost juicy feeling, not the rind of the fruit but the juice of fresh grapefruit, with some sweetness. It is very strong in the opening, the drydown is warm and inviting. It stays around as a skin scent for a long time 8 plus hours. Well worth the price. Over performances, for the price you pay.

This fragrance is exceptionally classy and elegant. It is suitable for everyday wear in winter or as a bold office scent, but it demands presence. Frankly, it works best if you hold a position of authority or leadership—it is too assertive for a junior or low-profile office role. The spice profile is well-controlled and never harsh, especially when compared to more aggressive compositions such as Amouage Outlands or Purpose 50. I have not personally smelled Penhaligon’s Halfeti, so I cannot make a direct comparison, but I do agree with Jenny Barren’s assessment of this fragrance. Having Grand Soir in my collection, I find the ambergris here to be closely related, yet executed in a more refined, bold, and elegant manner. In comparison, this makes Grand Soir feel almost like a skin scent. I genuinely enjoy both for different reasons. Final recommendation: absolutely worth buying. Confident, polished, and commanding—this is a fragrance that rewards decisive wear.

I’m surprised amber isn’t listed because my initial that was this smells like Grand Soir. More complex, rich and cozy than GS, though. This is perfect for a man around the holidays.

great scent better than halfeti in terms of its price.Longevity and sillage are good.

The scent is great - slightly sweet, ambery, spicy with tobacco, but very soft. The longevity and sillage is not that great though.

Oud Malaki by Chopard gives a similar vibe to Halfeti—dark, spicy, slightly sweet, and richly dressed-up—but feels smoother and more wearable day to day. Projection starts confidently for the first couple of hours, then eases into a tasteful aura. Longevity is solid at 7–8 hours on skin, longer on clothes, with a steady, elegant sillage. It’s a versatile cold-weather choice that works for evenings out just as well as smart daytime wear when you want that luxurious, Middle Eastern-leaning profile without the weight.